A Brief Guide to the Stained Glass Windows
All Saints Church Silkstone
2 St Francis Window
Given by a member of the congregation in
memory of her parents and husband
Ann Sotheran York 2012
3 Dorcas Window
Given by R C Clarke Jnr.in memory of
Sarah Ann Clarke d.1861
M & A O’Connor London 1863
7 Bretton Chapel Window
Coat of Arms of Brandon 1st Duke of
Suffolk right, left shield made up of
fragments of glass. Date 16th C
8 The Good Shepherd
Given by Sarah Ann Clarke in
memory of R C Clarke d.1843
M & A O’Connor London 1857
9 St John and St Luke
Given by Sarah Ann Clarke in
memory of R C Clarke d.1843
M & A O’Connor London 1857
10 East Window
Given by Sarah Ann Clarke in
memory of R C Clarke
M & A O’Connor London 1857
11 St Matthew and St Mark
12 Huskar Window
Given by Sarah Ann Clarke in
memory of R C Clarke d.1843
M & A O’Connor London 1857
Memorial to the 26 children who died in the
disaster 1838. Artist Julie Tyler made by Rachel
Poole and members of the community 2010
15 Light of the World, St Stephen & St John
16 Faith, Christ the Word & St Cecilia
Given by Mrs E Clarke and daughter in
Memory of R C Clarke Jnr. d.1874
Shrigley and Hunt Lancaster 1876
Given by the trustees of Mrs Martha Teasdale
in memory of Martha d.1906 and her husband
Edwin d 1887. Kayll Leeds 1907
19 The West window
20 The Baptistery Window
Given by R C Clarke Jnr.in memory of his
mother Sarah Ann Clarke d.1861
M & A O’Connor London 1863
Given by the Rev W S Barker Vicar in
memory of his mother Mary Ann Barker d 1896
Artist as yet unknown. 1898
Notes
The earliest record describing glass in the building is contained in Dodsworth’s notes of his visit in
November 1629. He writes that a complete reglazing scheme was begun at the beginning of the 16th
century at the time when much coloured glass was introduced into churches in South Yorkshire. A
township or private person was allowed to inscribe their name or arms on a window. Window 7 has the
only glass left from this period
Eight of the windows in the church are Victorian and the majority of these in memory of members of the
Clarke family of Noblethorpe, mine owners and benefactors to the church.
Edwin Teasdale was employed by the Clarkes as a manager in one of their collieries.
The Rev William Stafford Barker was Vicar here from 1880-97 then Dodworth from 1897-1934 and is
buried in the churchyard. Mrs Mary Ann Barker, his mother, gave the font in memory of his father William
Charles Barker formerly a Commander in the Indian Navy.
After successful performances in the church of the play ‘Profit and Loss’ 2008 part of the proceeds were
used to make ‘The Huskar Window’. The window was made in the South aisle of the church as a
community project. It was dedicated by the Bishop of Pontefract 4th July 2010
A programme of conservation of the stained glass windows has been undertaken as part of the project
‘Silkstone Reflects on the Church Heritage’. This guide, a display panel, a more detailed booklet and a short
PowerPoint presentation have been researched by volunteers as part of this Heritage project